Leeds United are one of the sides monitoring the situation of Chelsea winger Tyrique George ahead of the January transfer window, with the youngster wanting to leave Stamford Bridge, according to TEAMtalk.
Daniel Farke's side have picked up some impressive results over the last few weeks, which sees them sitting outside of the relegation zone. Despite looking like they could have a strong chance of avoiding the drop to the Championship, they won't want to rest on what they've built, so they'll likely want to bring in reinforcements in January.
Farke recently confirmed that Dan James looks set to be out for around eight weeks due to a hamstring injury after picking up the problem against Manchester City. As a result, we could see the Yorkshire club make a move to sign a new winger in the winter window.
Leeds Eyeing Chelsea Winger Tyrique George
Tyrique George
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea youngster George wants to leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. The tricky winger was close to leaving the club in the summer to join Fulham, but a move fell through, and Marco Silva's side remain interested in securing his signature.
Leeds are also believed to be monitoring the England youth international ahead of a possible move, with Farke's side looking to add more creativity to their squad. The Yorkshire outfit are hoping to sign a player capable of playing in the number 10 as well as on the right-hand side of attack.
Although George predominantly plays on the left, there's no doubt he's capable of playing on either side.
George Could be Ideal Addition for Leeds
Daniel James Leeds
With Welsh international James suffering an injury, a move to sign George makes sense in the January transfer window. The Chelsea forward has struggled for regular minutes at Stamford Bridge this season, and he could provide Leeds with the pace and directness they will be missing with James on the treatment table.
George, described as 'explosive' by Breaking The Lines, is the ideal mix of a young player with high potential, who is only likely to get better over the next few years, while also being someone who could make an immediate impact. Leeds look set to face competition for his signature if they do make a move, but he's a player well worth pursuing in the upcoming window.